The painting over the altar in chapel inside the Alcazar's La Casa de Contratacin is "Our Lady of Navigators," which shows a group of famous explorers, including Columbus, and is said to be the first painting that represents the European discovery of the New World. less

The painting over the altar in chapel inside the Alcazar's La Casa de Contratacin is "Our Lady of Navigators," which shows a group of famous explorers, including Columbus, and is said to be the first painting ... more

Photo: Spud Hilton, The Chronicle

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The Courtyard of the Maidens in the Alcazar in Seville.

The Courtyard of the Maidens in the Alcazar in Seville.

Photo: Spud Hilton, The Chronicle

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The Giralda bell tower of the Cathedral of Seville.

The Giralda bell tower of the Cathedral of Seville.

Photo: Spud Hilton, The Chronicle

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The elaborate tomb of Columbus takes up a niche in the Cathedral of Seville.

The elaborate tomb of Columbus takes up a niche in the Cathedral of Seville.

Photo: Spud Hilton, The Chronicle

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The four pallbearers are wearing the symbols of the four kingdoms of Spain at the time of Columbus' voyages. (It's said the figures were based on the kings of those regions at the time.)

The four pallbearers are wearing the symbols of the four kingdoms of Spain at the time of Columbus' voyages. (It's said the figures were based on the kings of those regions at the time.)

Photo: Spud Hilton, The Chronicle

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One of the pallbearers in the elaborate tomb of Columbus in the Cathedral of Seville.

One of the pallbearers in the elaborate tomb of Columbus in the Cathedral of Seville.

Photo: Spud Hilton, The Chronicle

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View of the Cathedral of Seville and the Giralda bell tower from the Alcazar.

View of the Cathedral of Seville and the Giralda bell tower from the Alcazar.

Photo: Spud Hilton, The Chronicle

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